Marimba Floor Exercises

These floor exercises will not create great musicians but they can help performers achieve better control of the marimba to allow musical ideas to come through.

Marimba floor exercises.

The examples from the marimba repertoire are by no means exhaustive but rather are listed because they are good student pieces that cover the technique without requiring the student to. Conclusion isolating marimba technique on the floor can help the student build confidence with the grip and different strokes. I highly recommend that you try these exercises without the marimba first and instead practice them sitting on the floor while watching your favorite tv show. Complete 4 rounds of superset 1 then rest 2 minutes before moving on to.

These exercises and etudes are followed by an example piece or pieces from the beginning four mallet repertoire which stress the technique being studied. How to perform this 2 move full body kettlebell workout. The marimba start with 3rds moving to an octave. Extend the arms down by your sides palms flat on the floor.

It also works directly to strengthen the lower back. Depending on your fitness level and time you would like to spend exercising do one exercise for 30 60 seconds with 15 30 seconds break in. The marimba exercises are taken from a collection of my daily practice routine. Next do exercise 1 b completing as many reps as you can in 30 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds.

I transcribed them from some of the afro cuban bata parts. Engage the deep abdominals to lengthen the lower back and pull your belly button to the spine. All of these exercises will feel awkward and. Try these at home exercises to strengthen your serratus anterior and the rest of the shoulder girdle for stronger smoother port de bras.

Lie with your back to the floor knees bent with only your heels touching the floor.